Tom Coburn actually said...

the three Cs. Communicate and compromise, those are the secrets for a vibrant democracy.

if you have an oath, why do we have to have a constitutional amendment in order for Congress to do what is best for the country?

I think you ought to offend them all and I think you ought to do what is right.

That is not partisan. That is just due to the fact that there is not a commitment to reconciliation and working together to get things done.